Post – 2025 Budget Analysis Introduction The 2025 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 12 March 2025, comes at a critical juncture for South Africa. Initially postponed due to governance disagreements within the Government of National Unity (GNU), the budget seeks to strike a delicate balance between fiscal discipline, economic growth, and social…
read moreOn 20 January, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as the U.S. President. In his inaugural address, Trump proclaimed his second term, “the golden age of America,” advocating for a “revolution of common sense” and promising to swiftly enact significant policy reforms that would place the interest of Americans above all others.…
read moreFor the past two years, South Africa has been under the scrutiny of the global financial community, navigating the complexities of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist. Greylisting is more than just an administrative label – it signals vulnerabilities in a country’s financial safeguards, particularly in preventing money laundering and terror financing. It affects…
read moreIntroduction Much has been said about South Africa taking over the Presidency of the Group of 20 leading economies in November 2024. With the Foreign Ministers Meeting taking place in South Africa this week, South Africa and its international partners will be keen to reaffirm the relevance of South Africa’s Presidency in light of the…
read moreA Nation at a Crossroads Two weeks after President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA), and the 2025 Budget that is being presented by the Minister of Finance today, South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture – one where political stability, economic growth, and global leadership are all at stake.…
read moreRecent developments have led to a significant downturn in relations between South Africa and the United States. On 7 February, Donald Trump officially enacted an Executive Order to halt aid to South Africa, which amounts to approximately $440 million, predominantly directed towards the PEPFAR program that addresses HIV and AIDS. According to South African government’s…
read moreSouth Africa continues to navigate a complex landscape marked by economic challenges, demands for greater social transformation, and shifting political dynamics. As we gear up for the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by Cyril Ramaphosa on 6 February 2025, there are a few key issues to keep in mind. Economic Overview 1. Growth…
read moreDaniel Chapo, FRELIMO’s presidential candidate in the October 2024 elections, officially takes over the reigns as president of Mozambique today, 15 January 2025. This follows the swearing in of lawmakers in the 250-member Assembly of the Republic on 13 January, in which his party has 171 seats. Though this is 13 seats fewer than in…
read moreAs South Africa enters 2025, the need for effective and responsive policymaking has never been more critical. With a landscape shaped by socio-economic challenges, environmental concerns, and a youthful population eager for change, the enhancement of policymaking processes is vital for achieving sustainable development and social equity. This blog explores the key strategies and initiatives…
read moreThe government has been seen to be insistent on creating heavy-headed regulations that are seemingly aimed at policing habits and lifestyles of citizens, this article unpacks how the government has been pursuing laws that interfere with people’s freedom of choice. Highlighting how these regulations neglect to consider and address the root causes of the same…
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